Ellie Plourde Casting

Short Film Casting for Multiple Lead Roles in Sci-Fi Thriller

Job Description
A paid, non-union short sci-fi thriller is casting a group of young actors for multiple principal roles in a bold, character-driven project. The story follows a close-knit group who discover an illegal device capable of programming emotions, forcing them to confront ambition, consent, manipulation, and power in a world where feelings can be engineered. This project is seeking strong performers with emotional range, natural chemistry, and a willingness to explore complex, morally layered material. Local hires only.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a principal role in a narrative-driven short film

• Deliver emotionally grounded, dialogue-heavy performances

• Collaborate closely with the director and fellow cast members

• Portray character arcs that evolve as the story darkens

• Participate fully in rehearsals and filming as scheduled

Requirements

• Non-union performers only

• Must be local to the NYC area

• Open to all ethnicities

• Comfortable working in a dramatic sci-fi thriller genre

• Strong emotional awareness and ability to handle nuanced material

• Roles include:

  • Tina: Mid-20s to mid-30s, sharp, observant, dry humor, grounded thinker

  • Brianna: 20s–30s, charismatic, perceptive, playful with underlying calculation

  • Dave: Early 20s–early 30s, openly queer, impulsive, emotionally honest, comedic energy

  • Nicole: 20s–30s, ambitious, vulnerable beneath confidence, emotionally complex

  • Shane: 30s–40s, calm and supportive on the surface, subtly manipulative authority figure

Compensation

• Paid principal roles

• Non-union production

• Screen credit and festival-focused short film experience